Day care and support for older people

Day services for older people

Day services can help you keep active, meet with other people and give your carer a break. You may only need these services for a short while, for example to regain confidence after a fall or spell in hospital.

If you think you need day services, you can contact Social Care Direct to ask for advice or to arrange for us to assess your needs.

Types of day service

Lunch clubs usually run for two to three hours and offer a hot meal. Normally you will contribute towards the cost of your meal and transport, if provided. Lunch clubs are offered throughout the city.

Day centres can offer activities, classes and day trips. Your personal care is free of charge, transport and meals are provided, usually at a low cost.

One to one care means that someone comes to your own home to help you to get out and about or support you in activities at home. They can help you with personal care and other needs as required.

Small group care means that you meet with 2 or 3 older people once a week in a paid carer’s home. You can enjoy each other’s company or go out to places of interest.

Day services for older people

Organisation Phone number Email Website
NEDC 01315537147 enquiries@nedc.org.uk https://seagrovecentre.wpcomstaging.com/
Libertus 01316647424 enquiries@libertus.org.uk www.Libertus.org.uk
Caring in Craigmillar 01315106930 info@caringincraigmillar.org www.caringincraigmillar.co.uk
Eric Liddell 01314474520 heenanc@ericliddell.org www.ericliddell.org/
Lifecare 01313430940 enquiries@lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk www.lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk
MILAN 01314752307 admin@milanswo.co.uk milanswo.co.uk
Oxgangs Care 07897571935 elaine.black@oxgangscare.org https://www.oxgangscare.org/
The Open Door 01314479757 simon.warr@theopendoor.org.uk https://www.theopendoor.org.uk/home
Prestonfield 01316207222 Prestonfieldnp@southedinburgh.co.uk https://prestonfieldneighbourhoodproject.co.uk/
QCCC 01313315570 mail@qccc.org.uk https://www.qccc.org.uk/
Lochend Neighbourhood Centre 01316529902 leannemcneill@blueyonder.co.uk  
Drylaw Rainbow Club 01313436643 rainbowdaycare@btconnect.com https://e-voice.org.uk/rainbowdaycare/
Corstorphine Dementia Project 01314787784 contact@cdp-edinburgh.org.uk www.cdp-edinburgh.org.uk
With You Support 01312012945 sharon.melrose@withyou.support https://caresupport.scot/

BeAble

The Be Able service is closing and will be winding down over the next few months, therefore we are not accepting new referrals.

If you are looking for support for yourself or a family member or you are a health professional looking for support for someone, please follow the advice provided using the following link for more information.

Ask Social Care Direct for advice – The City of Edinburgh Council

If you are unable to contact us online you can phone us on 0131 200 2324.